Juventus Miss Out on Top Spot After Being Held to 1-1 Draw by Genoa – News18

Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 08:57 IST

Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 08:57 IST

Albert Gudmundsson (left) celebrates after equalising in opposition to Juventus. (AP Photo)

Juventus struggled to interrupt down their opponents however noticed a golden alternative to grab all three factors come and go within the 89th minute.

Juventus did not take high spot in Serie A from Inter Milan on Friday as Albert Gudmundsson’s second-half purpose secured hosts Genoa a 1-1 draw.

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juve closed the hole on Inter to at least one level however might fall 4 factors adrift when the league leaders go to Lazio on Sunday.

“When you have to kill the opponent, it has to be done, when you have important chances, you have to score,” Allegri advised DAZN after his workforce prolonged their unbeaten run to 11 matches.

“It’s an important point, let’s continue the positive streak.”

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Juventus made a powerful begin and Federico Chiesa wasted an enormous likelihood halfway via the primary half when he fired over from shut vary.

But the Italy worldwide was given the possibility to make amends simply 5 minutes later from the penalty spot after a foul by goalkeeper Josep Martinez and Chiesa made no mistake.

Juventus had been caught out lower than three minutes into the second interval although as Icelandic ahead Gudmundsson chested and volleyed residence from seven yards out after a fantastic Genoa transfer.

The guests struggled to interrupt down their opponents however noticed a golden alternative to grab all three factors come and go within the 89th minute.

A nook discovered its technique to Bremer, however the Brazilian centre-back might solely divert the ball in the direction of purpose along with his knee and Martinez made a wonderful save to tip the ball over the bar.

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Genoa held on for a vital level which dragged them 4 factors away from the relegation zone and into 14th place.

On Saturday, struggling reigning champions Napoli host Cagliari.

(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated news company feed – AFP)

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